Lewandowski can leave Bayern for Barca thanks to FIFA’s ‘gap’

The Polish striker claims his time at Bayern Munich It’s over, want to start a new challenge. However, the Bundesliga champion meant to make things difficult, not letting him be satisfied.

However, as Bild points out, Robert Lewandowski is the one in charge of self-determination and can make Bayern receive much less money than they thought of 32 million euros from him.

That’s because the 33-year-old striker can take advantage of a ‘gap’ in Article 17 of the FIFA Regulations – which allows players over 28 to buy back their contract after two years when signing a contract with a compensation for CLUB.

In the case of Lewandowski, he has had 8 years with Bayern Munich, with 1 year left in the agreement, the compensation for Bayern so that he can leave the Allianz Arena is about 24 million euros, which is 8 million euros less than compared to the previous year. fee Gray Lobster wants.

The above rule became known as the ‘Webster Rule’ thanks to former Scotland midfielder Andy Webster’s move from Hearts to Wigan in 2006.

He used the rule in his favor to buy back the contract and move abroad, by paying the rest of the deal.

For the past 16 years, the ‘Webster Rule’ has barely been used by any player, but Lewandowski could apply if Bayern still stand in his way.

At that time, Barca will also benefit because even adding bonuses, the total cost will be less than the number Bayern requires.

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